I really like these type of street scenes as part of festivals and celebration, and you have done well to capture the crowded activity. That is quite a fire in the 1st shot

I agree with Acadie Libres critique, but also think that with just a bit of dodging and burning, you could give these some more interest and direct the attention better.

For the first shot I would consider burning (no pun intended) the top left quarter of the shot and dodging the two men on the right.

In the second shot burn the brightly lit shoes and dodge the seated people in the bottom left corner. I might also drop a little off the top and right

Just a thought - hope it helps. Let me know If you would like me show you what I mean if I haven't explained it properly